Jang Eui-soo

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Jang Eui-soo

Role / Field:

South Korean model and actor known for his roles in BL dramas.

Born:

1990-01-22

Century / Era:

1990s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Jang Eui-soo (Korean: 장의수, born January 22, 1990) is a South Korean model and actor. He gained widespread popularity after starring in the BL drama Where Your Eyes Linger (2020). Jang Eui-soo was born on January 22, 1990, in Seoul, South Korea. He studied in Department of Model Acting at Kyungmoon College. Jang began his career as a model in 2008.

Career & Major Achievements

He has attracted attention by working on various runways that had been walked on. Since then, he has made his face known to the public through various advertisements and music videos. Then he was discovered by the agent and signed with Elrise Entertainment (이엘 라이즈). Jang made his acting debut in 2012, appearing in the drama series A Gentleman's Dignity. He followed up with his movie bow, in the 2015 film Northern Limit Line.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He then starred in the film The Beauty Inside where he played one of Woo Jin's transformations. He was modeled for the Seoul Fashion Week (서울 패션 위크) in 2015, as well as for the SS14 Seoul Fashion Week. He has also participated in photo shoots for BNT International in March, 2015. In 2018, he played supporting role as a martial arts fighter in hit dramas Bad Papa. In 2019, he starred in the fantasy rom-com drama He Is Psychometric where he played a young investigator.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1990 (1990-01-22): Birth of Jang Eui-soo — South Korean model and actor known for his roles in BL dramas.
2. 2008: 2008 Milestone — Jang began his career as a model in 2008.
3. 2012: 2012 Milestone — Jang made his acting debut in 2012, appearing in the drama series A Gentleman's Dignity.
4. 2015: 2015 Milestone — He followed up with his movie bow, in the 2015 film Northern Limit Line.
5. 2018: 2018 Milestone — In 2018, he played supporting role as a martial arts fighter in hit dramas Bad Papa.
6. 2019: 2019 Milestone — In 2019, he starred in the fantasy rom-com drama He Is Psychometric where he played a young investigator.
7. 2020: 2020 Milestone — He gained widespread popularity after starring in the BL drama Where Your Eyes Linger (2020).

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Jang Eui-soo

True or False: “Jang Eui-soo debuted as an actor in the 2015 film Northern Limit Line.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He actually made his acting debut earlier, appearing in the drama series A Gentleman's Dignity.

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